Matrix ™ N-Series Chassis-based
Enterprise Switches
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Switch fabric capacity
— DFE switching capacity:
18 Gbps per module
— Aggregate chassis switching
capacity: Matrix N1, 18
Gbps; Matrix N3, 240
Gbps; Matrix N5, 800 Gbps;
Matrix N7, 1.68 Tbps
Optimized high-availability
services
— All failures architecturally
isolated to one engine
(stateful fail-over)
— Redundancy scales with
the number of modules
Inherent scalability
— Performance/capacity scale
as modules are added
— Support 10-Gigabit Ethernet
today and scale up to 40Gigabit Ethernet per slot
Simplified system
maintenance
— All modules have the
same firmware version
— Each module keeps a
copy of the current
configuration
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High availability through Enterasys’ innovative Integrated Services
Design that provides the industry’s first stateful fail-over capability
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Performance and capacity scales as more Distributed Forwarding
Engines are added
Providing intelligent switching at user and
server access points, the Matrix N-Series is
the ideal solution for the premium edge,
collapsed backbone, distribution switching,
and server aggregation applications,
including performance networking, businesscritical applications, end-to-end security,
and convergence applications such as voice
and video.
— Matrix N7 aggregate
performance: 94.5 Mpps
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Low entry cost, leveraging Enterasys’ Advanced Distributed Architecture
— DFE switching/routing
performance: 13.5 Mpps
— Matrix N5 aggregate
performance: 67.5 Mpps
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A New Generation of Premium
Enterprise Switches
— Matrix N3 aggregate
performance: 40.5 Mpps
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High-performance switching and routing for the premium edge,
collapsed backbone, distributed switching and server farm aggregation
High-performance
switching and routing
— Matrix N1 performance:
13.5 Mpps
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Ideal for converged
applications
— Integrated Power-overEthernet (POE)
— Standards-based 802.3af
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To support a wide array of configurations,
the Matrix N-Series is available in four
different chassis-based models, all of
which support any of the N-Series
Distributed Forwarding Engine (DFE)
modules:
• Matrix N1—A single-slot chassis for
flexible deployment in all environments
• Matrix N3—A three-slot chassis for
small to medium-size networks
• Matrix N5—A modular five-slot
chassis with an integrated Power-overEthernet (POE) power shelf
• Matrix N7—A modular seven slot
chassis for high-density environments
(Please note: A Matrix N Standalone switch
is also available.)
With so many flexible options available,
customers can choose to deploy the Matrix
N-Series solution that perfectly meets
their density, capacity and performance
requirements—now and in the future.
The Matrix N-Series was engineered to
provide for high availability through
its distributed passive backplane. The
N-Series backplane is a point-to-point
matrix design with fully meshed interswitch
links that provide increased scalability
and performance. The interswitch links
can support 20 Gbps to 80 Gbps of
switching capacity per link. Total system
aggregate switching capacity for the
Matrix N1 is 18 Gbps; the Matrix N3 is 240
Gbps; the Matrix N5 is 800 Gbps; the Matrix
N7 has the capability to scale to 1.68 Tbps.
The Matrix N-Series chassis supports
standards-based 802.3af PoE for connecting
VoIP phones, wireless access points (e.g.,
RoamAbout AP3000), and remote security
scanners and cameras, eliminating the need
for individual power sources for these
devices.
The Matrix N5 has an integrated PoE power
shelf and the Matrix N1, N3 and N7
leverage an external power shelf. Total
available power for all Matrix N-Series
chassis is 4,800 watts, which allows a
fully loaded Matrix N7 to support a Class
2 (7.5 watt) PoE device on every port
simultaneously.
Supported Modules
Edge Deployment
The Matrix N-Series supports Enterasys’
next-generation modules called Distributed
Forwarding Engines (DFEs). Based on a
new family of nTERA™ ASICs, DFEs
provide high port density to new and
emerging technologies such as 10 Gbps,
with support for over 18 Gbps of switch
capacity. DFEs introduce new innovations
like Enterasys Integrated Services
Design, multi-user authentication and
policy, multi-user packet classification,
and self-healing maintenance, all leveraging the distributed flow-based switching
architecture to ensure maximum uptime,
and sophisticated traffic management and
control. All Matrix N-Series chassis
supports two versions of Distributed
Forwarding Engines: Platinum DFEs
and Gold DFEs.
• 24 10/100Base-TX RJ45 ports with
one expansion slot
Platinum DFEs are ideal for high-feature,
high-performance, end-to-end enterprise
connectivity, including edge, distribution
and IP core applications. Gold DFEs are
specifically optimized for network edge
connectivity.
Density and Performance
The Matrix N-Series provides high performance and high density:
Matrix
N1
Matrix
N3
Matrix
N5
Matrix
N7
Performance (Mpps)
13.5 Mpps
40.5 Mpps
67.5 Mpps
94.5 Mpps
Capacity
18 Gbps
54 Gbps
90 Gbps
126 Gbps
10/100 Base-TX Ports
72
216
360
504
10/100/1000
Base-TX Ports
60
180
300
420
100Base-FX Ports
48
144
240
336
1000 Base-X Ports
12
36
60
84
10-Gigabit
Ethernet Ports
2
6
10
14
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• 48 10/100Base-TX RJ45 ports with
one expansion slot
• 48 10/100Base-TX RJ-21 (Telco)
ports with one expansion slot
• 72 10/100Base-TX RJ45 ports
• 72 10/100Base-TX RJ21 (Telco) ports
• 40 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports
with one expansion slot
• 60 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports
• 48 100Base-FX MT-RJ ports with one
expansion slot
Edge Deployment with PoE
• 48 10/100Base-TX RJ45 ports with PoE
and one expansion slot
Distribution/Core/Server
Deployment
• 30 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports
• 10-12 1000Base-X Mini-GBIC ports
• 2 10GE (Xenpak) 10GBase Optics slot
• Network expansion module with 6
1000Base-X ports via Mini-GBICs
Specifications
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Matrix N1: 8.81 cm (3.48") H x 144.46 cm
(17.62") W x 51.92 cm (20.44") D
Matrix N3: 35.56 cm (14") H x 49.53 cm
(19.5") W x 44.45 cm (17.5") D
Matrix N5: 58.67 cm (23.1") H x 44.45 cm
(17.5") W x 47.5 cm (18.7") D
Matrix N7: 77.47 cm (30.5") H x 36.83 cm
(14.5") W x 44.04 cm (17.34") D
Power-over-Ethernet Power Shelf:
12.9 cm (5.12") H x 44.6 cm (17.56") W x
39.73 cm (15.7") D
Weight
Matrix N1: 6.36 kg (14 lbs)
Matrix N3: 19.1 kg (42 lbs)
Matrix N5: 27.2 kg (60 lbs)
Matrix N7: 23.6 kg (52 lbs)
Power-over-Ethernet Power Shelf: 8.2 kg (18 lbs)
Input Voltage Range
100 to 125 Vac
Input Current
Matrix N1: 120V 3.6 Amps;
240V 1.6 Amps
Matrix N3: 120V 12.0 Amps;
240V 6.0 Amps
Matrix N5 : 120V 16.0 Amps;
240V 8.0 Amps
Matrix N7 : Dual Input
120V 12.0 Amps;
240V 6.0 Amps
Minimum Power Supplies
1
Network Management
NetSightTM Console
NetSight Policy Manager
NetSight Inventory Manager
NetSight Automated Security Manager
Rack Mounting
19"
Environmental Specifications
Rack Unit Height
Matrix N1: 2
Matrix N3: 8
Matrix N5: 14
Matrix N7: 18
Power-over-Ethernet Power Shelf: 3
Storage Temperature
-30° C to 73° C (-22° F to 164° F)
Power Supply Redundancy
1+1
Power Supply Wattage
Matrix N1: 250 watts maximum
Matrix N3: 863 watts maximum
Matrix N5: 1,200 watts per supply
Matrix N7: 1,600 watts per supply
Power-over-Ethernet Power Shelf
Matrix N1, N3 and N7: External
Matrix N5: Internal
PoE Power Supply: 1,200 watts per supply
Maximum PoE Power: 4,800 watts (4x1,200 watts)
Input Frequency
50 to 60 Hz
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Operating Temperature
5° C to +40° C (41° F to 104° F)
Operating Humidity
5%–90% RH, non-condensing
Agency and Standards Specifications
Safety
UL 60950, CSA 60950, EN 60950, EN 60825
and IEC 60950
Electromagnetic Compatibility
47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, CSA C108.8, EN 55022, EN
55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, AS/NZS CISPR
22, and VCCI V-3
MTBF (Predicted) Systems
Matrix N1: > 100,000 hours
Matrix N3: > 200,000 hours
Matrix N5: > 200,000 hours
Matrix N7: > 200,000 hours
Ordering Information
Matrix N1
7C111
Matrix N1 Single-Slot Chassis including integrated redundant AC power supplies and fans
Matrix N3
7C103
Matrix N3 Chassis and fan tray
7C203-1
Matrix N3 863-Watt AC Power Supply
7C403
Fan unit for Matrix N3 (spare)
N3-SYSTEM
Matrix N3 system bundle including chassis, fan tray and one chassis power supply (North America Only)
N3-SYSTEM-R
Matrix N3 system bundle including chassis, fan tray and two chassis power supplies
Matrix N5
7C105-P
Matrix N5 Chassis and fan tray with integrated PoE power shelf
7C405
Fan unit for Matrix N5 (spare)
7C205-1
1200W AC Power Supply for Matrix N5 (includes two 15 Amp power outlets)
N5-SYSTEM
Matrix N5 system bundle including chassis, fan tray and one chassis power supply
N5-SYSTEM-R
Matrix N5 system bundle including chassis, fan tray and two chassis power supplies
Matrix N7
7C107
Matrix N7 Chassis and fan tray
6C407
Fan unit for Matrix E7 and Matrix N7 (spare)
6C207-3
1600W AC Power Supply for Matrix E7 and Matrix N7 (includes two 15 Amp power outlets)
N7-SYSTEM
Matrix N7 system bundle including chassis, fan tray and one chassis power supply
N7-SYSTEM-R
Matrix N7 system bundle including chassis, fan tray and two chassis power supplies
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Ordering Information (continued)
Power over Ethernet
N-POE
Power-over-Ethernet Power Shelf (supports four 1200W power supplies)
N-POE-1200W
1200W Power-over-Ethernet power supply for Matrix N5 and N-POE
Matrix Software
N-EOS-L3
Enterasys Operating System (EOS) Layer 3 routing package upgrade for Matrix N-Series switches
N-EOS-PPC
Enterasys Operating System (EOS) Matrix Platinum DFE port capacity increase key
N-EOS-PUC
Enterasys Operating System (EOS) Matrix Platnium DFE extra user capacity activation key
N-EOS-RED
Enterasys Operating System (EOS) 1+1 High-Availability upgrade for Matrix Gold DFEs
Notes:
1. Base system “bundles” are not availableoutside North America; only spares and system components are availablein regions outside North America.
2. Basic EOS routing is included with each DFE. EOS supports static routes and RIP.
3. Only one advancedRouting Package (N-EOS-L3) is required per chassis (N1, N3, N5, or N7).
4. The AdvancedRouting Package (N-EOS-L3) includes OSPF, DVMRP, and PIM-SM.
5. Matrix N1, N3, N5, and N7 chassis support only Distributed Forwarding Engines (DFEs).
6. The Matrix N1, N3, N5, and N7 do not support
second-, and third-generationmodules.
7. Matrix N-Series bundles are availablein North America only.
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Warranty
Additional I nformation
As a customer-centric company, Enterasys is committed to
providing the best p ossible w orkmanship and design i n
our product set. In the event that one of our products fails
due to a defect in one of these factors, we have developed
a comprehensive warranty that protects you and provides a
simple way to get your products repaired as soon as possible.
For additional information on the Matrix, visit
enterasys.com/products/switching
Service and Support
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Enterasys SupportNet Portfolio—a suite of innovative
and flexible service and support offerings—completes the
Enterasys solution. SupportNet offers all the post-implementation support services you n eed—online, o nsite o r
over the phone—to maintain your network availability and
performance.
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Contact I nformation
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